SOA University Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2026

SOA is one of the top private universities in Bhubaneswar, India. It is allotted a band rank of 1201-1400 by the QS World University Rankings 2025. The NIRF 2022 ranked SOA University in 16th position. SOA University has been continuously ranked among the top 20 Universities in India by NIRF. SOA is approved by the UGC and accredited by NAAC, ABET, and NBA. It is also recognised by the Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO). The SOA University's placement drive for the batch graduating in 2022 has been successfully completed. According to the most recent data, INR 42 LPA was the highest salary package provided during the 2022 placement drive. Students from SOA University's numerous programmes, including B.Tech, MBA, MCA and BDS among others, received favourable offers from reputable businesses during the placement drive for 2022.

The SOA University placement percentage has not been released. However, the other placement details are out, which are as follows:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 43 LPA
Companies visited	210

The SOA University average package details of 2025 have not been released on the official website. However, the highest package for the past three years of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan placements is out, which is as follows:

An improving trend was recorded in the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan the highest package offered over the past three years. See the infographic below for a detailed analysis of SOA University placement package trends:

Yes, the University has a Training and Placement Cell that focuses on three aspects of a career such as Placement and subsequent career, Higher Education, and Entrepreneurship. The Cell organises training modules as a part of regular classes starting from the pre-final year of all the batches so that they get ready before the start of the campus recruitment drives.

The hostel fee structure for SOA University depends upon the number of accommodations, for double sharing with Air conditioning the fee is INR 1.20 Lacs per annum. For triple-sharing rooms with Air conditioning, the fee is INR 90,000 per annum. Siksha O Anusandhan University provides separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour security and Wi-Fi facilities. There are 13 boys and 11 girls hostel. The hostels also have mess facilities providing hygienic and nutritious food. The mess charges are not included in the hostel fee, candidates need to pay INR 36,000 per annum to avail of the campus mess.

Siksha O Anusandhan (SOA) has 10 constituent institutes through which they offer UG, PG and Doctoral Programs. The constituent institutes of SOA University are:

·       Institute of Technical Education and Research: Faculty of Engineering and Technology

·       Institute of Business and Computer Studies: Faculty of Management Sciences

·       School of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

·       School of Hotel Management: Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management

·       Institute of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry: Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

·       Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital: Faculty of Medical Sciences

·       Institute of Dental Sciences: Faculty of Dental Sciences

·       SUM Nursing Colleges: Faculty of Nursing

·       Institute of Agriculture Sciences: Faculty of Agriculture Sciences

·       SOA National Institute of Law: Faculty of Legal Studies

A total of 210 companies visited the University campus during the 2024 recruitment process and offered the highest package of INR 43 LPA. Take a look at the table below depicting the SOA University placement details 2024:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 43 LPA
Companies visited	210

A total of 210 companies participated in the 2024 placements. Earlier, 235 companies were part of the 2023 drive. Looking at the past three years' data a fluctuating trend was recorded in the number of recruiters. The following table represents the exact number for reference:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total recruiters	164	256	210

Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Admission 2026 is open for all courses. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University offers a number of UG, PG, and doctoral courses. Candidates may apply for admission by filling the SAAT 2026 application forms. Popular courses include MBA, MCA, MBBS, and PhD.

Yes, you can get admission to BTech at SOA University without JEE Mains. The university accepts admission based on  SOA's entrance exam i.e. SAAT. For admission to the BTech course, candidates must have BTech eligibility criteria and valid scores in the entrance exam. Candidates must also qualify for SOA University BTech eligibility criteria Class 12 with 50% aggregate from a recognised board.

The total tuition fee for the BTech programme at SOA University ranges between INR 5.1 Lakhs - INR 11 lakhs. This range of fees does not include the cost of the mess or the hostel fee. There is a range in the fee structure because the fee for each specialisation can be slightly different from the other. The BTech programme at SOA University is also provided as a three-year lateral entry programme and in this case, the candidates will not have to pay for the first year of the prgramme. The fee mentioned here is taken from unofficial sources and can be indicative.

Yes, SOA University conducts its own entrance examination, SAAT, for admisison into its offered courses. Apart from that, national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, NEET, CLAT, CAT, etc., are also accepted for various courses.

SOA University offers lateral entry for BTech, BPharm and BHMCT programs. It is beneficial for the students to get direct admission to these courses through lateral entry. The university also provides scholarships to the lateral entry students. The eligibility criteria for the lateral programme are discussed below:

·       BTech: Students need to pass a minimum three/ two years Diploma examination with 60% marks for the general category and 50%marks for the SC/ ST/ OBC category from the State Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training, Odisha or equivalent.

·       BHMCT: Students need to pass the Diploma examination in any discipline with 45% marks for the general category and 40% for the SC/ ST/ OBC category.

·       BPharm: Students need to pass the DPharm course from the institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act.

The leading companies that participated in Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan placements in recent years are mentioned below:

Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Placements: Top Recruiters
Accenture	Deloitte	KPMG
EY	HDFC Bank	Adani Group
Cognizant	TCS	Godrej
L&T	Amazon	HCL

Over the past three years of placements, a fluctuting trend was recorded in the highest package offered and the number of companies participating. The table below depicts the Siksha 'O' Anusandhan placement trends for a detailed analysis:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 42 LPA	INR 46 LPA	INR 43 LPA
Companies visited	164	235	210

The documents that shall be kept ready for SOA University application process are:

• Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• Bachelor's degree (if applicable)
• Passport size photograph
• Aadhar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)